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Find your BFF at one of Tucson's shelters and rescue groups.
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Pinto, ID#A484514
Age: 3 years old. Breed: Chihuahua mix. Pinto is the perfect size, and this sweetheart wants nothing more than to be your cuddle buddy.
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Meow Meow — Domestic Medium Hair ID No.: 779889. Age: 3 years. Qualities: Meow Meow is a vocal gentleman who follows close at your heels, walks on a harness and takes every opportunity to curl up in your lap. Needs: A cat-free home where he can rule the roost. Fee: $50. Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 327-6088, Ext., 173 or visit hssaz.org Meet: At 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. (just off Fort Lowell Road between North Dodge Boulevard and North Country Club Road) 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays.
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Gizmo, gray tabby. Age: 3 months. Qualities: My siblings and I love playing with toys, wrestling with each other and other kitties, even standing up to some big, hairy creatures I think they call "dogs!" So, if you like gray-and-white tabbies, come and see me and take me home. Needs: and indoor-only home. Adoption Fee: $50.00 which includes spay/neuter and current shots. Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520)207-4024 www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org. Meet: by appointment, give us a call.
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Name: Stetson
Breed: Hound/Shepherd/Lab Mix
Age: 1 Year
Qualities: This handsome cowboy is our Stetson and he is the greatest boy to ever ride the range. Stetson is no small dog - he's a great size for active partners and will probably weigh about sixty pounds when he's all grown up. Right now, our Stetson is still a lanky boy just out of his teens - about 1 year old - but he is a handsome guy who will melt hearts all over the west. Stetson is great with all other dogs, including large males, and has never met a person he doesn't like. Of course, our Stetson goes to his new home neutered, with all shots and a microchip, so you can count on this right on through the round up. Pony up and give us a call. Stetson would love to shake your hand.
Fee: $125
Contact: Please call SavethepetsAZ at 520-477-2PET or visit our web site www.savethepetsaz.com
Meet: Please call to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
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Angelina, Percheron cross mare. Age: 16 years Qualities: Has had ground training and some training under saddle. Needs: Further training with an experienced person, lots of attention, a companion animal. Fee: $1,500. Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary; 420-398-2814; info@equinevoices.org Meet: By appointment.
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Pet name: Doug the Dude, ID# A479435 Breed: Domestic Short Hair mix Age: 5 years old Qualities: Doug the Dude is an awesome cat! Brought to us as an injured stray, we helped him heal. He is not only handsome, but friendly and outgoing. He is an explorer, and he’s ready to explore his new forever home with you! Needs: Doug the Dude needs a person who wants to spend lots of time snuggling with him. Fee: Since Doug has been here more than two weeks, his adoption fee is waived. He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and comes with free vet visit, too! Contact: Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Meet: 4000 N. Silverbell. 520-243-5900
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Gavin Qualities: Gavin is an 8 year old tricolor beagle, who is ready to start a new life with you! He has a sweet even temperament, and loves to snuggle. He is prescribed inexpensive medication that will be lifelong, but is a wonderful companion. Fee: $50.00 Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7220, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com. Meet: By appointment.
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Name/Breed: Chutney – Border Collie/Husky Mix Age: Three Years Old Qualities: Chutney is a 60 lb. goofball and sweetheart. She loves chasing after balls and squeaky toys, going on walks and is great in the car. Her favorite spot is with her head in her person's lap, tongue lolling out and getting a belly rub. Chutney is spayed, has all her vaccines, is micro-chipped, licensed and crate-trained. Needs: Chutney will do best as the only dog in a home with no children. We are looking for a foster or a foster-to-adopt, dog-skilled individual who would like to work with our trainers (who will be fully funded through TCWN) to help Chutney continue the tremendous strides she has made in her training program. Fee: $125 Contact: Please email Terri at terrigoddard@hotmail.com, Tucson Cold Wet Noses (TCWN) Meet: Email Terri to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
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Pet name: Troy Breed: Fox Terrier/Chi mix Age: 3 years Qualities: Troy is the sweetest little guy and having three legs doesn't slow him down a bit! Does great with other dogs, loves to snuggle! Fee: Adoption Specials $125 or Foster to Adopt Program. Contact: Pima Paws For Life Meet: 11 am - 5 pm daily at 2509-2 W Zinnia Ave,. 520-867-1193. info@pimapawsforlife.org
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Pet name: Pumpernickel, ID#A484482 Breed: Terrier mix Age: 4 years old Qualities: Pumpernickel has a happy-go-lucky personality, loves to hang out in the grass and wants nothing more than to be your best friend! Need: Pumpernickel needs a family who will treasure his adorable personality! Fee: Because Pumpernickel has been waiting with us for more than two weeks, his adoption fee is waived. That means his new family needs to only pay the $15 license fee for this neutered, vaccinated and microchipped boy! Contact: Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Meet: 4000 N. Silverbell. 520-243-5900
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Lilly — Jack Russell Terrier ID No.: 782414. Age: 7 years. Qualities: Little Lilly is a fun-loving livewire searching for someone who shares her zest for life. She enjoys playing with toys, going for walks and adding new tricks to her impressive repertoire. Needs: A terrier-savvy family with lots of love to share. Fee: $50. Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 327-6088, Ext., 173 or visit hssaz.org Meet: Call (520)327-6088 to schedule a meet and greet.
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Pantera: Black & White, Domestic Short Hair Age: 3 years Qualities: A retired mama with a great personality. Still likes to play and gets along well with cats, dogs, and kids! Fee: $99 Contact: PAWSitively Cats at 520-289-2747 or adoptions@pawsitivelycats.org Meet: Petco; 9640 E 22nd St. this Saturday 11 to 3 p.m.
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Name/Breed: Blue - Pit Bull Age: 1 Year Old Qualities: Blue was rescued with only 45 minutes to spare before being euthanized. His rescuers brought him to sol.DOG for a Board & Train program which he has just completed. He is a beautiful blue pittie now ready for a foster or adoptive home. Blue has come a long way! He has learned to bond with and seek direction from people, has softened, and has become an overall pretty cool dude. He has learned basic obedience, is crate-trained, loves to play, exhibits moderate energy level, and really likes children. Blue comes with LIFELONG training support at no cost to the foster/adopter and can continue training with sol.DOG as long as needed. Needs: At this time, we feel he would be best as an only pet as he will need continued work in his dog-to-dog interactions. Fee:$125 Contact:Rachel, courtesy of Sol.Dog Adoptions - email address: adopt@soldogtucson.com Meet:Please email Rachel to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
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Chase - yellow Lab/retriever mix Age: 9 years. Qualities: Chase is an impressive 85-pounds of sweetness and affection who loves car rides and long walks. His actions and handsome appearance are of one half his age. Needs: He will be at his best in a home without cats and other dogs. Fee: $85 and comes with TALGV's Free Vet Care for Life Program for senior dogs. Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-3170 or www.talgv.org. Meet: TALGV, 1600 W Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley, 10 AM - 2 PM, 7 days a week.
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Pet name and Breed: Sabrina- Labrador Retriever Mix Age: 2 months Qualities: Sabrina is an affecionate puppy that like other dogs and loves to play in water. Need: Fee: 175 Contact: 520-349-8637, www.safeanimals.com Meet: Petco Broadway and Craycroft between 11AM to 2PM every Saturday
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Boogie - shorthaired goden tabby with white Age: 1 year. Qualities: Many purrs, rubs, and kisses will come your way when you take Boogie home. She was abandoned in a closed-up trailer but never stopped loving and trusting people. Fee: $65. Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-3170 or www.talgv.org. Meet: TALGV, 1600 W Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley, 10 AM - 2 PM, 7 days a week.
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Hartwig, ID# A48456
Age: 3 years old. Breed: Australian shepherd-chow-chow mix. He has terrific manners, is extremely smart and would love a new family.
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Princess, ID# A473030
Age: 3 years old. Breed: Domestic shorthair mix. Pretty Princess could use a break. This kitty came to the shelter the first time when her person went into assisted living.
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Spot, #A473205
Age: 11 years old. Breed: Manx mix. Spot is front-declawed and has an adorably stubby manx tail. She lost her family because they were moving.
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Flower - Australian Shepherd mix Age: About 5 months. Qualities: This petite girl is very affectionate and loves to sit in your lap or right nearby with a chew toy. She's playful and good with other dogs and cats. Crate-trained, too. Needs: Deaf and blind, so she requires someone who will continue to teach her touch commands.